Wellington, Feb 9 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key outlined his Government's programme for this year in Parliament today. Key points included: Tax:

Wellington, Nov 17 NZPA - Justice officials are seeking senior advisors to support an initial draft of new criminal laws.

Wellington, Sept 11 NZPA - The benefits of compulsory student union membership will be revealed when a select committee examines a proposal to scrap compulsion, says Labour.

By Rory MacKinnon for NZPA Wellington, Sept 11 NZPA - National has made its first public show of support for a bill to dismantle compulsory student unions.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, July 30 NZPA - The Law Commission wants to reopen the argument around the legal age young people can buy alcohol and it is urging the Government to show leadership and not allow conscience votes on the issue.

Veteran Labour MP Tim Barnett -- who is retiring from Parliament -- has been recommended by the UNAIDS Programme coordinating board to replace its current executive director, Peter Piot.